Franklinton, LA · standard
ZIP Code 70438
Washington Parish, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,540
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,864
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70438 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 70438 (Franklinton, LA) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.9 in 2023 to 208.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 70438 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, home to 18,540 residents across 870.4 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 70438 reports a modest median household income of $52,864 (11% below the average Louisiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,373. The poverty rate is 17.2%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,400 (5% below the average Louisiana ZIP) and median rent is $824; 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Louisiana and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 70438.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 70438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklinton, LA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70438.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70438, Franklinton, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,540
Population
870.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 70438?
42.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,864
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,373
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
37.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 70438 ranks among Louisiana ZIPs
Franklinton, LA household income vs. every Louisiana ZIP code
Median household income among 457 reporting Louisiana ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,864 44th percentile higher than 44% of 457 Louisiana ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,385housing units
9,385
Total Housing Units
7,969
Occupied Units
1,416
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,400
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 70438 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 206 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 291 business establishments in ZIP 70438, employing approximately 3,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,574,000.
291
Businesses
3,177
Employees
$129.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 67 | 23.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 34 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 70438, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,540 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parish is ZIP code 70438 in?
ZIP code 70438 (Franklinton) is located in Washington Parish, Louisiana. Washington Parish contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70438?
ZIP code 70438 in Franklinton, LA has a population of 18,540 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70438?
The median household income in ZIP 70438 is $52,864, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70438?
The median home value in ZIP 70438 is $168,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 70438 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70438?
ZIP code 70438 has 291 business establishments employing approximately 3,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70438 are: Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (36), Construction (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70438?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70438 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70438?
In ZIP code 70438, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70438 is 37.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70438?
In ZIP code 70438, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70438 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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